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The Black Book
The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS
Series: A Rebus Novel
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The fifth Inspector Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES
'Ian Rankin is a genius' Lee Child
Reissued in the stunning new livery alongside EXIT MUSIC - new in paperback. New for this edition - specially commissioned Reading Group Notes. Ian Rankin is a regular No.1 bestseller and Guardian fastseller. The Rebus TV adaptation attracted 9 million viewers. He has an incredibly high profile - he has had his own TV series, received an OBE and is a regular on TV and radio. He has won numerous awards, including the CWA Gold Dagger and the Edgar Award. Ian Rankin makes up more than 10% of all UK crime sales. He also constantly gets excellent reviews: 'He is an addictive writer ... a remarkable talent' Spectator 'There are few writers who can match him for imaginative, multi-layered plots ... thrilling' New Statesman 'A very impressive piece of work ... This is totally involving stuff' Daily Express 'This is a typically deep and intricate story from arguably Scotland's finest living writer' The Times 'The quality of the writing and the scalpel-sharp characterisation ... make this a class act' Daily Telegraph 'As always, Rankin proves himself the master of his own milieu ... There cannot be a better crime novelist writing' Daily Mail
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When a close colleague is brutally attacked, Inspector John Rebus is drawn into a case involving a hotel fire, an unidentified body, and a long forgotten night of terror and murder.
Pursued by dangerous ghosts and tormented by the coded secrets of his colleague's notebook, Rebus must piece together the most complex and confusing of jigsaws.
But not everyone wants the puzzle solved — perhaps not even Rebus himself...
Series: A Rebus Novel
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A student has gone missing in Edinburgh. She's not just any student, though, but the daughter of well-to-do and influential bankers. There's almost nothing to go on until DI John Rebus gets an unmistakable gut feeling that there's more to this than just another runaway spaced out on unaccustomed freedom. Two leads emerge: a carved wooden doll in a toy...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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A junkie lies dead in an Edinburgh squat, spreadeagled, cross-like on the floor, between two burned-down candles, a five-pointed star daubed on the wall above. Just another dead addict—until John Rebus begins to chip away at the indifference, treachery, deceit and sleaze that lurks behind the facade of the Edinburgh familiar to tourists. Only Rebus seems to care about a...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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Some cases never leave you. For John Rebus, forty years may have passed, but the death of beautiful, promiscuous Maria Turquand still preys on his mind. Murdered in her hotel room on the night a famous rock star and his entourage were staying there, Maria's killer has never been found. Meanwhile, the dark heart of Edinburgh remains up for grabs....Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
A Heart Full of Headstones
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Ian Rankin's crime thriller showcases his mastery of intricate, multi-layered plots and compelling storytelling. Critics praise the book for its engaging and thrilling narrative, impressive characterisation, and high-quality writing. Esteemed authors and publications commend Rankin as a remarkable talent and a leading figure in contemporary British crime fiction.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780752883571
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 August 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Ian Rankin is a regular No.1 bestseller, and has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Diamond Dagger. He lives with his family in Edinburgh, and in 2003 received an OBE for his services to literature.
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